To divide two fractions, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
The reciprocal of 1/5 is 5/1.
So, we have:
-5/9 ÷ 1/5
= -5/9 × 5/1
= (-5 × 5)/(9 × 1)
= -25/9
The quotient of -5/9 ÷ 1/5 is -25/9.
To write this as a mixed number, we divide 25 by 9. The quotient is 2 with a remainder of 7.
So, the mixed number is 2 and 7/9.
What is the quotient of −5/9÷1/5? Write the answer as a mixed number
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